Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro Elected New PENGASSAN President
On Saturday, Bosun Olabiyi-Agoro was elected as the new President of the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), succeeding Festus Osifo, who served for six years. Olabiyi-Agoro, a petroleum engineer with over 20 years of experience in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, currently works with the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.
In his inaugural address, he prioritized the fight against casualisation and prolonged contract staffing within the industry. His election took place during PENGASSAN’s Quadrennial National Delegates Conference at the International Conference Centre in Abuja.
Alongside him, nine other national officers were unveiled, with Rex Orji winning the contested position of National Auditor I. Olabiyi-Agoro acknowledged Osifo's contributions, stating that under his leadership, PENGASSAN gained strength and respect.
He also committed to addressing the challenges posed by industry divestments, restructuring, and the global energy transition, emphasizing the importance of job protection for workers.
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